For the past month, three of the Mapogo have been resident in the game driving area, the reason is probably due to the fact that the four young females of the Ximungwe pride is starting to come into season. No real mating has taken place as yet, however judging by their flirtatious behaviour it is [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Mating’
11 Mar
Mating on it’s Way at Savanna
Remarkable developments within the Ximungwe pride are happening. Mentioned in a previous newsletter it was believed that the young females of the pride were coming of age and it would not be long before they and the Mapogo would meet up and start mating. The meeting up has started and just a few days ago [...]
26 Nov
Mating Season has arrived
The mating of the lions has been unusual this month with one particular incident where one of the Sand River females whose cubs are 2½ years old has broken away and mated with the Mapogo. It is highly unusual that she will fall pregnant; however it is probably just her way of keeping the males [...]
